The Tarot- Part One-The History of the Tarot

The Tarot (Part 1)

The History of the Tarot

"The Tarot could be described as Gods Picture Book or it could be likened to a Celestial game of chess, the trumps being the piece to be moved according to the law of their own order over a chequered board of the four elements"

-Lady Frieda Harris-

Historians have turned to the word "Tarot" to attempt to solve its origin.
Some believe that the Tarot comes from the ancient Egyptian word "Ta- rosh" which means "The Royal Way"
Others however believe that it is an anagram of "Rota" meaning wheel, similar to the Chakras. They feel the cards represent the circle of life from birth to death.
Others on the otherhand feel it derives from the Hebrew word "Torah" which means "law" deriving from the ancient and mystical system of the "Cabalah". Interestingly the Cabalah actually originated in Spain, yet the Tarot major trumps are traditionally, not actually used. "Thoth" is the Ancient Egyptian God of Magic and Wisdom, an attempt from the mystical east mentions that the cards originated in the initiation temples. Moving to the European homelands the Hungarians believe it derives from the word "Tar" meaning deck of cards which in turn derives from "sanskrit", originally "Taru".

The word "Gypsy" is an old English abbreviation of "Egyptian". Interestingly there is place in France, "The Crypt of the Church of Les Maries de la Mer" in the Camargue region of Southern France, that is exclusive to Gypsies. It contains a shrine to Saint Sara of Egypt, supposedly their patron saint. Some believe her to be catholic others see her as "Sarapis" The Egyptian God of the Dead. It is also believed in French folklaw that the Shrine of Saint Sara rests upon an ancient altar dedicated to Mithras, the Persian Sun God.

The early scholars believed that the earlies form of playing cards originated in China and Korea. The earlies examples have been found dating back as far as the 11th century. The design of the cards appears to have been based on a design similar to paper money. These evolved in the T ang Dynasty (618-908 A.D.). However a chinese dictonary, Ching-tze-tung, claims the playing cards were invented in 1120A.D. for the amusement of the Emperors concubines!

There is a belief that the cards originated from India. There is a Hindu Diety called "Ardhanarishvara" an andrógenos figure combining the right half of the God Shiva and the left his consort Parvati. This is often depicted holding a cup, a sceptre, a sword and a ring. The Monkey God "Hanuman" is often shown holding these emblems. They are similar to the four suits of the Tarot, the cups, wands/staves, swords and coins/disks/pentacles.
It is possible that the four suits refer to the four castes of Hinduism, cups being the priests, Swords the warriors, Wands the Serfs and Coins the Merchants

From the time of the Islamic Empire, Egpyt had been sort out by many wizards minds to be the magical and mystical kingdom where many secrets originated.
The word "Alchemy" interestingly derives from Arabic, meaning "The art of Khem" or "Egypt".
Egypt seems to be held by many occultists as the birth place of the Tarot. It was here that its power was re-discovered.

It was only in the 14th Century that the Tarot entered into Europe. At the time Christianity reigned supreme, even though there was a strong under current of Paganism. Unfortunatly there were terrible persecutions of Heretics. A rise of Hereticle Christian Sects, which are grouped under the title "Gnosticism"
The word Gnostic is derived from Greek and implies simerly to the "Anglo Saxon" word for "Wizard" or "Witch" or "someone who knows" "a wise man"
Gnostisism is mixed with Indian, Caldean, Persian, and Egyptian Magical doctrines. They are seasoned with Greek Philosophy and Hebrew Cabalistic beliefs.
These unorthodox Christian sects were called such names as "Waldenes", "Cathari", "Albigenses", "Bogornils" and the Monastic Order, known as the "Knights Templar"

Alexandria became the centre for Gnostic learning around the 2nd century A.D.
It is from this welter of Gnostic Cults that the "occult arts" of the west appear to derive such as Alchemy, astrology, and images of the tarot.
Popular demand for cards far outweiged Religious opposition to them and by the mid 15th Century, card making workshops were thriving in the Cities of Italy, France, Germany and Belgium

In 1781, eight years before the French Revolution, "Antoine Court de Gebelin", a french occultist and archeologist proposed a theory that the "Gypsy Tarot" was the remains of an ancient "Egyptian Book of Magical Wisdom". The effect of this work became the tool for the "Rosicrucian Sages" and it was fated as the bible of all true occultists.

"Eliphas Levi" a French Rosicrucian" writer and Cabalist, inspired the 18th century occult revival. He discovered that there was an apparent link between the 22 leters of the Hebrew Alphabet and the cards of the Major Arcana. He was the first to give elements to suits.

A secret society was born, "The Golden Dawn" foundered by three scholars, Wynn Westcott, S.L.Macgregor Mathers and Dr. William K. Woodman. A blend of Eliphas Levis theosophy and magical cabalism as well as Egyptian Rosicrucian ceremonies typical of the 17th and 18th centuries. The purpose was to reach mystical illumination and magical power. The chief symbol that the group used for its teaching was the "Tree of Life" based on medieval philosophy of Spanish Juaism Known as Cabala.


Starting on the 25th January I will be teaching the Tarot within "The Symbolic Whispers Development Circle"
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Letting Go of a loved one

Last week I set you an additional task in moving a pencil out of a drawn circle using the power of your mind. Did any of you achieve the task.
There is a possibility that you did see it hovering slightly or even the elusion that it was levatating.
The example of this exercise is not for you necessarily to move the pencil, but more to still your mind as well as focusing you energy on one thing.
Thats the secret. Basically if you focus all your available and channelled energy on one thing then the task in hand can be achieved.



This week I wish to focus upon the signs that are presented to us on a daily basis.
Often our lives are just so hectic that we dont have time to stop and be aware of the signs available to us

How can I communicate with my departed mother, how do I know if she is watching over me?

Firstly I wish to offer my condolences to the departure of your mother. Losing a loved one is hard and emotionally stressful.
You may be feeling right now a desire or need to connect to your departed loved one. This may give you reasurrance that they are at peace as well as a knowing that our lives continue in some form of existance after this one.

Our lives do continue and the journey to the otherside can be as stressful for the person departing as well as those who are left behind. Last year I read a book, that I wish to recommend, called "Many lives, Many Masters" by Brian Weiss. In the book it details through several regression states into past life regression the time of passing from one world to another.
When a person is ready to pass a light, bright as a thousand suns appears, to which they enter. They feel no pain. Pain is a Physical experience. Once we have left the physical body, the pain does not continue. However they only find it hard to enter the light when a person here on the earth plain finds it hard to let go. This is not to say that they have not passed over, but their energy may be lingering until they have given you a sign, a reasurrance that all is well.

In the past I have taken students into meditations where they ascend into the etheric world, the place where they become in touch with their light body. When they are in a meditave state, they never experience pain. It is only when they re-enter the physical that they begin to become aware of their pain. That would tell us that suffering or pain is a lesson.

The following exercise is a meditation beneficial for those of you who find it hard to let go of your loved ones.
Even when you let go, their energy of love will still be around when you need it, but theyre journey on the otherside must also continue. Our soul is eternal and never stops growing and evolving.

For best results you can get a friend to read this and listen to the words. Read the Meditation slowly and calmly, leaving time in between for meditation. If at any point you feel the need to cry, then allow the tears to flow, they aid the release.

Firstly sit in a comfortable position.
Take a deep breath in through the nose, hold for a count of 2 and breath out slowly through the mouth. You can repeat this three of four times until you begin to feel a little more relaxed.
If you have any tension, take a deep breath and breathe into that area of the body where you are experiencing the pain, then breathe out slowly. Lastly take a deep breath in but breathing in white light and breathe out into your aura, expanding it and filling it with a bright light of love.

Now take your attention to the top of your head and slowly relax the muscles at the top of your head and face, relax.
Relax your face neck and shoulders, relax.
Relax the muscles of your shoulders, arms, hands and fingers, relax.
You are starting to become calmer and more relaxed
Relax the muscles of your chest, your back and your stomach, relax
Relax your pelvis, legs, feet and toes, relax
You are feeling calmer and more relaxed

(2 mins)

Place your hands on your lap with palms facing upward
In the palms of your hand, visualize sense or imagine a ball of light
Imagine this ball of light getting larger and larger and larger until it fills all four corners of the room
Feel the light of love in this room, feel the sense of love and protection.

At this point you may wish to say a personal prayer.

( 2 mins)

Now picture your mother or departed loved one. Feel their energy stood at your side.
Focus upon a happy memory that you both shared.
Spend a few moments recollecting this special time together
(it is important to not focus upon the sad times or the times of the passing)

(2 mins)

Now I want you to imagine, sense or visualize a port. This can be anywhere or even your imagination, just allow the images to be received.
Imagine walking through the docks of that port with your loved one.
At the end of the peir is a ship.
Make your way towards the ship.
You approach the steps that boards the ship
It is time to say good bye to your loved one as they have to take this voyage alone, without you.
Spend precious moments with your loved one and say all the things you wish you had said prior to their initial passing.

(2 mins)


Embrace your loved one
Feel her energy enveloped with yours
Smell her perfume
ASK HER FOR A SIGN.
(you can ask them for a specific word or image )
Ask her to produce the sign within a 2 week time period, that way you will receive your confirmation in a short space of time)
Ask her to present you with a sign, so you will know that they have got to the otherside.
So you know that the ship has made its destination.

(2 mins)

Now see her stepping aboard
She begins to walk away from you.
She is smiling, smiling and thanking and thinking of you.
If you smile back then their journey to the otherside will be more peaceful and easier.
The ship begins to leave the port.
The ship sets sail towards the setting sun.

Stand on the portside, continuing to wave farewell, yet knowing that you will meet again.
See her waving and smiling.
The ship is silloueted by the setting sun. Almost a dot until it is no more
Yet you retain the knowingness of love with in your heart.




Spend a little time for contemplation with the experience

Say a little prayer and again ask for your sign to give you confirmation that your loved one is at peace.

You may wish to write down your experience on paper or share a hug/tears with a friend.

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Staying grounded Part 2

Following from last weeks article- Staying grounded. Part 2

I gave you a little insight into the question that had been asked from a reader regarding Staying Grounded.
Additionally I gave you a meditation to practise to encourage greater connection and sustainability within your life, especially if you are working within the field of Therapies or Spiritual development. However I must state that this can be used by anyone who wishes to meditate orfeel a sense of purpose or connection.

Since writing the article a couple of people have crossed my path and stated that they felt they were lost, just drifting through life and not really knowing whether they should be here in Spain or in the Uk or in fact further a field. The constant barrage of media coverage in western media outlets does not help matters as the majority of people find themselves conditioned that there is no hope and the world is suffering a great depression, with the Crisis.

If you learn to step away from media influences and look towards and give energy to what you want to fulfil you stand a better chance of creating. God/the universe loves a trier. Many successful men and women in history once had nothing and created abundance through hardwork and determination to succeed.

Firstly I wish to address the meaning of the meditation that I gave you last week.

Staying Grounded- The seed

Firstly you found yourself in a meadow, colourful and a creation of your own making. This place that you found yourself is a representation of the otherside, the spirit world.

The Path you followed once walking through a gate, was your journey in the spirit world. The path took you to a Farm house where you met the farmer and his wife/partner.
The representation is your guides,/God/goddess energy that is on the otherside assisting you with the birth and creation of your soul.

The food and drink given represents your sustainability and your nourishment

The seed given in the palm of your hand, represents your soul

You are asked to take the seed into the wilderness. This is the point that you leave the spirit world and make your descent to the earth plain

You are asked to find a place to bury the seed. a place where you feel the seed can grow
This represents a place where your soul can and will be nourished. If it is a place you grew up, then you will know and understand the lessons learned, if it is a place not visited then it is there for you to seek so you can reach a fulfillment for your soul

You are asked to dig a hole and place the seed within the hole, feed it with water and cover it up. You are then asked to sit back and watch your seed grow-

Watching the roots burrow into the ground gives the seed strength to grow. The energy it connects with feeds the seed so it is able to rise up and embrace the light of day. The seed represents your soul . The type of tree that you blossom into will give a bearing into the type of character and lessons that you will experience in this lifetime.
Seeing Blossom on your tree will denote that you are starting to flower within yourself. The colour will give a bearing on the lessons and chakra that is to be nurtured.
If you bore fruit, then it is a ripe time to move forward with your life and realize that you have a special gift to share.

You were asked to hug your tree. Hugging the tree represents a hugging and loving of the self. You become intouch with your own soul and the energy that runs though the very core of who you are. The texture of the bark also denotes the type of character and personality you show to the world. The age of the tree denotes the age of your soul.

Now take yourself back to that place, to your tree and become aware of what it looks like. Dont try to change anything to make things fit, learn to love your tree as it is. It will only change as you become more connected and focused on the exercise.

An addition you can make to the meditation is to sit with your back against the tree visualizing the roots below, the energy running through the tree from below and from the heavens down through the universe and the sky and into the tree. Feel both energies within your heart. Then visualize or imagine a ring of light around your tree. A spinning ring of light. This is protection. Know that you are always protected and that noone can harm you. Take that light within your heart and feel the love of God within your soul, your seed of life.


Here is another exercise for you to complete. I would like to hear from you. Please e.mail info@alternative-world.org

As I mentioned above the secret to success comes from focus. Your intention for that desired outcome largely depends on you and the energy you give out. Obviousdly when you channel energy as opposed to magnetic energy the outcomes will vary. However everyone is capable of attaining a goal.

Exercise B

Take a piece of paper and place a pen or pencil in the centre of the page

Next draw an oval circle around the pen/pencil

Now sit down with your back upright and the palms of your hands placed gently on your lap

Face the page and pen/pensil

Now with the power of your mind move the pen/pensil across the page and out of the circle.


This is possible
Try this exercise and record/e.mail your experience

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Staying Grounded- Your questions answered

Your Spiritual Questions answered.



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Staying Grounded

You have heard the expression, "keep your feet on the ground". Staying grounded on the spiritual path is paramount to achieve focus and direction.
With your feet firmly on the ground, enables the human spirit to know what is wanted, needed to reach fulfillment and success.

If you take an idealology of a Tree as a significator to represent the human spirit.

If a tree does not have roots, it finds it hard to grow spread its branches, blossom and bare fruit/seeds.
If we do not have depth, and sustained energy, we are restricted within our own lives. We are unable to spread our wings and expand our horizons.
Not having a direction or self belief, limits the amount of achievement that the human spirit is capable of. Staying within a comfort zone limits the growth and resourcefulness of the soul.

Working on the path of spiritual development, people can become absorbed within what they are learning. Passion for life and a belief is great as long as you dont lose sight of what else is going on around you. I have seen some people developing, putting great emphasis upon what they are getting and how much it has helped. Unfortunately this is a sign of the ego creeping in. Once you let the ego in it can create a divide between reality.

I try to encourage students to remain grounded and focused in what they are doing as well as living a fulfilled and happy life. Spiritual development may only take you to the next level where you are able to maintain greater happiness than before. Love is actually a great significator in attaining inner peace, happiness and fulfillment.

Many people have a desire to become a medium. It appears to be a great attraction . When I have asked the question "Why do you wish to become a medium?" the answer has often been , "Because I want to help people". Thats great, but first you have to help and develop yourself. Most Mediums have also walked the path of healing. This teaches you to channel energy as well as open the third eye as well as introduce you to the "Clairsentience" (Clear feeling) which is a basis to development for mediumship.

Whether it is mediumship, psychic development or healing the basic principle is to stay grounded.
There are those who think that they have walked the path for a while and dont need to ground themselves. Unfortunately they are wrong. Not grounding the self , creates illhealth, lack of focus and self esteem, lack of direction and depression. It also enables the ego to take over. Once the ego steps in the gift is lost and what you are receiving is not coming from the heart, but the mind to fill the ever growing ego.

So how do I ground myself?
I have written many meditations. Here is one that is also available on CD.
It is better if you can get a friend to read the meditation to you, that way you will access greater connection to what you are achieving. Read it slowly allowing the images to take affect.
Firstly find an enviroment where you can relax and unwind for about 20 minutes. If you say to yourself, I dont have time, then find time.
Remember if you want to develop, then you will be able to find time.

When you are grounding yourself it is best to do the meditation seated. Laying down, may take you away from what you are trying to achieve.

Close your eyes. Take a deep breath in through your nose, hold for a count of three and breathe out through your mouth.
Repeat this three times untill you begin to feel a little more relaxed. When the body is able to relax it is able to consentrate and sustain improved health and relaxation.
Many people do not actually know how to breathe. Many breathe very shallow, not filling the lungs with air.

Now as you breathe in, imagine breathing in a bright white light. Imagine that light filling the body. As you breathe out, breathe that white light into your aura (the energy field that surrounds your being). Expand your light outwards to a comfortable distance. Imagine your aura sparkling with white light. Focus upon how much healthier you are beginning to feel.

Visualize, imagine or think that you are in a field. Imagine the long grass swaying in the wind. Picture trees at one end of the field. Become aware of brightly coloured wild flowers in the field.
Lie down and smell the fragrance in the air. Stare at the blue sky above as the occaisional cloud passes by. Feel the gentle caress of the breeze upon your cheeks.
(pause)

Now get up and walk through the field until you come to a gate. Walk through the gate and you find yourself upon a path. The path leads into a lush green valley. Walk this path observing the beauty that surrounds you. (Allow any images to present themselves).
(Pause)

In the distance you make out some farm buildings. As you approach a figure of a farmer, with a jolly smile steps towards you. He welcomes you and states that he has been waiting for you.
You are welcomed into his home where his wife has baked some fresh bread and has a cooking pot on the stove. You sit at the table. You are given drink and a plate of food . Allow all images to present themself to you. (Be aware of what you receive).

Once you have finished your meal, the Farmer walks you towards the door. You thank them kindly for their hospitality.

As the farmer shakes your hand he places a seed in the palm of your hand. He states "You must walk into the wilderness, go where you must go . When you reach your destination, plant this seed."
Thank the farmer and bid farwell as you embark on your voyage. Allow time and your minds eye to take you to a place where you feel you want to plant your seed. (dont question what you receive, only accept the images that come to you).
(Pause)

You have now reached your destination. Now dig a hole and plant your seed. Place the seed in the hole. Place a little water and then cover it up. Now sit back and watch as your seed begins to grow. Imagine the roots burrowing deeper and deeper into the earth. As the roots connect to the center of the earth, they connect with a golden light. Imagine the golden light rising up through the roots and filling that seed with light. The light enables the seed to grow. Visualize the seed sprouting, a bright green shoot, reaching upwards. Moving up through the earth until it pushes up through the earth, embracing the light of day. Once in the light the shoot becomes a stem, then a trunk. Expanding and sreading into branches. See your tree filled with leaves and blossom. Allow the image of the tree to present itself to you. (What tree do you have?)
(Pause)

Once in bloom walk towards your tree. Embrace it. Hug your tree and feel the energy of the earth running though its existance. Feel that energy running through you. Look up through the branches and feel the light from the heavens blessing each leaf, feel the light running through the branches the trunk and into the earth. Feel that light within yourself. Feel the texture of the bark against your cheeks.
(Pause)

Now sit with your back against the tree. Become at one with your tree. Feel its energy. Feel its power.

Now watch the blossom turn to fruit/seeds.

One fruit/seed descends towards you. This is a gift. Treasure it as it is yours to sow.

Next week I will explain the meaning of this meditation.

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Food for thought-Exploring the Akashic Records

Exploring the Akashic Records- Food for thought

The last couple of articles have detailed meditations via the connection with the higher-self and onward and upward to the connection to the Akashic records.
These articles are also based on findings that our group, the Symbolic Whispers Development Circle, have connected with. Research I feel is paramount within this arena of study as in many ways it backs up evidence of a co-existance of reality. Last week other members of the circle met and engaged on a similar journey, to one that other members had experienced. There had not been any corrospondance between the individuals in question, nor were they aware of what we were going to connect with on that week.

I feel it is also important to look at co-incidences and explore thier meanings of what the correlation between the significance and the reality is. On this particluar evening, 9 persons were sitting in the circle. Firstly we explored the power of 9 and what this actually means. 9 in the number for completion. It is also seen as a spiritual number and within numerology is correlated with the colour gold. Gold vibrational learnings and teachings often bring with it a profound and powerful teaching. 9 is also the number of the Hermit in the Tarot. Thus it would explain that within the month of Virgo a lesson about finding the inner light comes to the fore. Perhaps this is a universal lesson in that around september/october we as a whole will learn a profound lesson that will affect humanity. Each person in turn expressed what they felt 9 represented.

Following this we entered into meditation (after bringing in the light to secure the presence of love)

Nothing is ever scripted, when we enter into a meditive state. We let intuition guide us.

As number 9 was so apparent we entered though time and space. Within the solar system and universe there are portals that take us to various dimensions. Here we entered through a portal that displayed the number 9. Was it just co-incidence or did we all just see the same thing? It was here that we were able to access our higherselves.

Each person either saw rainbow colours, shapes or even a figure of a light being
This time the higher self was connecting each person to an element of inner child. It was apparent that there was a need to access the child within to access the lesson for the higher teaching. Once the higher self had been accessed then the journey to the library of light, the Akashic Records is accessed. The detail of the persons in meditation was as though they were watching a science fiction movie. The powers that each one accessed and the memories from a former life to this one was found.

The Akashic records contain books for each persons soul journey. The book will have your name on the front. often embossed in Gold writing and bound in a dark brown or red cover. This is so you know that the book is yours. As you access the book together with the higher self you are able to read the book. Often you open the book and look at the current lifetime that you are working through. Each lifetime is a chapter in the book. The book of your soul journey has already been written. Its already happened, the past present and future are all one.
On this particular journey to the Akashic records we were able to access the life before this one. It was healthy to hear that it wasnt a group of famous celebraties of cleopatras or kings, but ordinary people , mainly from the 1820s- 1920s era. Interestingly each person connected to the era of 20s.
Ordinary lessons such as money, aloneness, study, defence and so forth. We also were shown parts of this lifetime and our reason for returning. As manyu of us are healers, intuitives and mediums in our own right it was interesting to see what the lesson was that we had come to experience. Much of it was about truth, sharing, teaching, love, and unconditional love.

We also receive soul names. Those who had connected to the higherself and Akashic records prior to this one had a deeper and stronger connection with much more detail. Some received writing in other languages and although they were unable to read the words, there was an inner knowing of what was written. Interestingly a couple of people saw their books written in Japanese. Could this be the reason that they had connected to the source of Reiki in this lifetime to be able to connect with the energy within their soul?
Soul names such as Jeshua, Alba, Livisha, Aneal, Cristiana, Kabi, Ashtar, Inca and Louisa were found. Once soul names are found the work begins in finding out what their universal meaning represents. These are Symbolic Whispers.
Whispers from the higher-self through the energies of guides or any other form that you personally feel a connection with. These were given and received. When we recieve evidence it is important to study and digest what has been given as well as understanding the corrolation between the words and the initial number nine that we started with.


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Handfasting Ceremony Istan Lake Marbella Spain

Jason & Luis Wedding Ceremony in Istan from Andreas Holm on Vimeo.

The Handfasting of Jason Ritchie and Luis Alves 1st May 2009

Handfasting Ceremony- Beltane 1st May

Luis and I will be getting married in the old pagan way on Beltane in Istan on the 1st May 2009. Tieing the Knot derives from the tradition of "Handfasting". In olde Scotland, the poor who were unable to afford to marry, entered into "Handfasting" for 1 year and 1 day. Within that time period they would know whether they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together, or whether they wanted to part company. If they wanted to be together then within that time they would have saved enough money to afford a proper wedding.

We aim to be together longer than a year and a day. We are making a committment of love, presided over by a high priestess. Well known Irish Psychic and writer, Sandra Ramdhanie will be presiding our ceremony.

Our official signing for our marraige will be made in the court in June, where, in Spain it is seen equal to marraige of the usual kind. (Legal with same rights and opportunities).

Our handfasting is something where all who are attending have a part to play, bringing food to share, showing that weddings dont have to be too expensive and can be enjoyable as well as being a celebration of Love. We will be display the fotos and videos of the Handfasting Ceremony as well as providing a link to a website that will show the images of the day.

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A visit to the Akashic Records

Last week I introduced you to the connection to the higherself.
This is an incredibly powerful place to be associated with.
There is limitless possibilities and an abundance of intuition that can be attained with this hightened sensitivity and connection.
Last week I took a group of students into a meditation where they were able to make the connection to the higher-self to reach the "Akashic Records"

What are the Akashic Records?

The word 'Akasha' comes from the Sanskrit word "kash" meaning 'to radiate or shine'.
It is also a term used throughout the various Traditions of Paganism to indicate the Fifth Element, sometimes called 'Spirit'.

Buddhism, Hinduism and Sufism see the "Akashic" as space, ether or the energy that permeates the Universe. Within the etheric plains of this universal space there lies profound knowledge for each individual that walks this earth. We all have recorded our lives in the "Akashic Records".
In many ways this can be described as an etheric library. Here lies the inner knowledge about all the lives we have lived before, living now and our future.
All aspects associated with our existance, lost cities and civilizations can be obtained from this etheric realm.

The interpretation of the Akashic Records was introduced to the West in the early 19th Century by Madame Helena P. Blavatsky, cofounder of the "Theosophical Society" who compared the "akasha" to other interpretations of the "universal life force" by occultists through the ages, such as the "quintessence", that "luminous fifth element" (invisible to ordinary sight) which was seen as binding together in union or pact the other four elements. According to Blavatsky the "akasha" forms the "Anima Anima Mundi" and constitutes the soul and animal spirit of mankind.

Akashan WitchCraft is a new tradition in WitchCraft, based on understanding and respect for all living things. Akashan Witches work with the Elements to create positive change on the Earth, and through a series of deep meditations elicit positive change in their own lives. Akashan WitchCraft is holistic and teaches the student how to maintain their own physical and mental wellbeing, through ritual, yoga, meditation, and dietary fine-tuning. Akashan Witches are expected to have the deepest commitment to their life path.


The Akasha is also commonly termed as the "Book of Life". Rudolf Steiner, for example, claimed to have consulted the Akashic Records for his descriptions of the mythical lost civilizations of Atlantis and Lemuria. Edgar Cayce a well known seer and healer also claimed to have obtained knowledge from the Book of Life.


Before achieving the connection to the Akashic Records it is important to be relaxed, calm and at a place of peace. Entering into meditation into this sacred place can and does release karmic issues connected within this life paralel lives and past lives. I also recommend that a meditation of this kind is beneficial within a group senario or with a professional Medium/Healer that is able to assist you during and after the connection.

What I found incredibly facinating in the connection to the Akashic Records, were the individual experiences that we noted at the end of the Meditation. While in the meditation my Guide or higher-self introduced the individuals to a spiritual guardian of the Akashic Records. Here he told them that they each had a soul name as well as the name they were commonly known as in this lifetime. The soul name is a name that is attributed to the individual soul.

When each person returned from the meditation, experiences were shared as well as the name received. Co-incidence or not, personally I feel there is no such thing, however, the names found were strikingly similar. Many had the letter "A" as the first initial or it was repeated more than 3 times in the name.
For example the name "Kabi" was received by one person. On researching this name derives from India as a Hindi name or name deriving from Nepal.
The Bunya Tree also derives from the word "Kabi" and flourishes in abundance in the Andean Mountains. The Kabi Tribe also existed in Australia and were Ancestral Aboriginis who bore the Temple of the Sacred spiral. Bhanu Bhakta, a famous writer from Nepal became known as "adi Kabi" meaning "First true poet". As you can see by just receiving one word from the Akashic Records, one can receive a wealth of information. Only the soul will feel the energy associated with what is received. If there is a bonding, an inner knowing, then you can be sure that what you discover is part of who you are.
Another name that was received that night was "Agata" The derives from Greek meaning "Good or honorable". Saint Agatha (Agata) was from the 3rd Century, a christian who refused to marry a Roman Consol and was eventually martyred. She became the patron saint of bell ringers. Agate also derives from olde French Origin, meaning semi precious stone. It is said that this stone carries magical and curative powers.

I will cover more of our incredible findings. I would like to add that I feel it is imperretive that when you re receiving information from meditations, that you have received this information for a reason, therefore please research and find out origins and meanings. They are often reflective of what you are experiencing in your current life and are there to teach you a profound and enlightening lesson.

Clairvoyant/Medium/Teacher
Reiki Master/Teacher
Jason Ritchie
www.alternative-world.org
www.spirit-link.blogspot.com

Book of Real Magick

Even more startling than the plot similarities are the symbolic similarities between the Egyptian and Christian stories. Horus was associated both with the lion and with the lamb as was Jesus. Horus was identified with the Tat or cross as well as with the shepherd's crook and the rod. This association was first made through Isis, his mother. In an ancient Egyptian text Isis states that "I am the staff of his power in his youth, and he is the rod of my old age." This association was strengthened by the pharaohs, who were called Kings of the Kingdom and The Great Shepherds of Their Flock. In the tradition of Horus, who was called "The Good Shepherd", the pharaohs carried the staff and rod as the symbols of their heavenly power . Jesus' association with the cross goes without saying but he was also portrayed as the Good Shepherd, and in Rev. 12:5 and 19:15 he is said to "rule with a rod of iron." There are also Old Testament associations between God and the shepherd's crook and the rod. In the Book of Psalms the famous line "Yea, though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me. Thy Rod and thy Staff, they comfort me" ( Psalms 23:4 ) points to the influence of the Egyptian traditions.

From the Book of Real Magick

Development Circle Meeting 13th April 2009

Symbolic Whispers Development Circle
www.spirit-link.blogspot.com

will meet
Monday 13th April
8pm-10.30pm

"Exploring the Akashic Records"

If you wish to attend this meeting please e.mail a reply
info@alternative-world.org

or call

677114989 or 617810209

10 euros or donation if finacially Challenged

Free E.mail Readings in June 2009

Jason will be providing free e.mail readings in the month of June.
If you would like to book a free introductory reading please send an e.mail to
jason@alternative-world.org

View our website www.alternative-world.org

This is only available for one month.

Connecting to the Higherself

Connecting to the Higherself

What is the Higherself?

The higher-self is part of your whole existance yet resides on another vibration that is You. You may understand it as the God self, thus a part of God that is living part of your consciousness state. Some people feel that the Higher-self assists with the element of intuition and inner guidance. You may believe in Angels or Guides, but perhaps their existance is part and parcel of the whole in form of your higherself. This would be true if the higherself was part of God, as that is the highest aspect of Vibration in the Universal Consciousness.

The Higherself is also thought to be energy, powerul vibrating positive energy that contains all your lives that you have lived before as well as those you are actually living through time and space. It is possible that we are living duality lives through a matrix. The Higherself connects to that matrix enabling us to receive messages through meditation and visualiztion.

Recently I took a group of people into meditation to connect them to their higherself. There experiences were profound. Each one connected to the essence and the power of who they are as human beings. Each one saw bright and colourful energy either in the form of golden light or rainbow colours or shapes. When each person connected with the higherself they were able to communicate and become intouch with the energy that they often forget to get in touch with on a daily basis.

In fact how many of you actually trust your intuition? How many of you live your life connected with the higher self. Truefully, very little, a small percentage I feel. The reason is that if we trusted our intuition, we would not worry. We would know and trust what the solution was to our everyday actions and deeds. I feel if we were taught to get in touch with our higherselves from a yound age, then the vibration and consciousness state for mother earth would be in a much more peaceful alignment that where it is right now.

We are taught in a general way that if we want to connect to something higher than ourselves, then we must follow a religion and or a belief system that dictates or shows to us how we must lead our lives to sustain the best life that "God" feels is best for us. Yet could you imagine if that changed? Imagine that from a young age we were taught that we could enter into meditation to connect to a higher consciousness, our higher selves to find the answers to our everyday problems. We have a direct access to God. We are part of that energy. We are the God energy.

The real God energy is uncondtional Love. Unconditional love knows no boundries and makes no restiction. Unconditional means just that. So where in your life do you find an unconditional way of being? What part of the self acts from this point? If we are truely connected to the higherself, then we have found the peace in the world that we all strive to achieve. Reaching the higher self we are able to maintain the equilibrium that fulfils our purpose.


Now here is some food for thought. Could it be that most Mediums actually connect to the higherself to receive messages. The higherself could in actual fact store all the information and imprints of life. Are mediums actually psychically connecting to that imprint to relay messages of hope?
It is said that mediums connect with the Hall of Records found in a library on the etheric realms. Could this actually be our higherself that connects to the etheric realms that relays the information on a psychic level to the medium?

I am interested to hear your comments...

During our connection with the higherself we were also able to connect with previous incarnations that had a reflective appearance on the life that the person was currently living. For example, one gentleman said that he saw me as a boy, a chimney sweep in victorian times. My life then was as a lesson to others. I got stuck up the chimney, and died trapped by the fumes of a fire.
Now this gentleman had not been to the meeting before. This was his first time and he knew nothing of my life. Yet he relaid this to me. This made great sense to me as when I was a boy, I developed childhood athsma. On several occaisions I also found myself involved with fires, on a train, in a building which had re-awakened a fear, yet I was unsure of where it stemmed. Clearly he was tapping into my higherself from his higherself to relay the message. On hearing this, it gave clearence and healing to a past incarnacion.


Connecting to the higherself is incredibly powerful and something I feel we must all learn to acknowledge.





If you are interested in developing your spiritual self contact info@alternative-world.org
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Spiritual Guidance Counseling

We now offer Spiritual Guidance Counseling for those who feel lost on their path, lack of focus, lack of confidence,panick attacks, depression or even bereavement.
The session includes:
Coping with problems and issues on your own will not benefit your self healing. A listening ear and spiritual Guidance helps you to help yourself.

Jason has studied counselling and wellbeing. He adapts his knowledge into the cards and other forms of divination.
If you have a particular problem or issue that you feel you wish to confront, Jason can help you to see that issue at hand and help you to make the right choices.
Sometimes meditation and deep relaxation or healing may be incorporated into this session.

This session lasts for 1hour and 30 minutes.
A Tape is available upon request
Price is 55 Euros

Wanted- Mediums for student demonstrations

The symbolic Whispers development Circle request Mediums/Clairvoyants to give talks/demonstrations to encourage students to develop their gifts.
If you are a medium/Clairvoyant/psychic/writer/artist and you would like to share your walk on this path, then we would like to hear from you.

Please e.mail info@alternative-world.org or connect to our
website www.alternative-world.org

So you want to become a medium?

So you want to become a medium?
Many of the people hitting this blog are asking the same question "How do I become a medium?"

We offer you an opportunity to develop these gifts.
We offer you the growth and interaction with others likeminded to develop your confidence and self trust in what you are receiving from the other world.
We teach you to Trust your intuition and your gut feeling.

Group interaction is healthy as well as giving you the opportunity to give readings at each meeting. Yes, we teach you to give readings from the first time you enter into the circle. Thats what draws you to develop, right?

If you want to know more and develop the gift that you know you have or have heard the calling to develop, then drop us a line at info@alternative-world.org

You can also go to our website www.alternative-world.org for further details

Symbolic Whispers article (published in Spanish Sun Newspaper) by Jason Ritchie

"Chasing Rainbows"

This last week we have seen an un usual amount of rain, and unseasonal temperatures.
However the seasonal refreshment, is uplifting as it is not only welcomed, but also assists in new growth for Mother Earth.
Together with the rain , clouds race magestically across the skies and glistening rays of sunshine burst through giving light to our day as well as our life.
I also witnessed spectacular double rainbows creating an arc of hope for the country and the world. Is it ever possible to find the end of the Rainbow?


Life can be so colourful if we allow it to be. Yet so many of you only look to one side of life, the negative. Have you complained about the weather, because it has ruined your day?
Have you felt depressed because the dull clouds hide the light that you have come here to adore?
Importantly I feel its worth noting, the light is always there. Simerly the light within yourself is always there, but unfortunately you allow the stress and everyday life to cloud your perceptions.

Clouds often come into our life. They come in the form of money worries, doubts fears, daily stress, anxiety, past experiences, the unknown and so forth. Many suffer with the continual mind that never seems to stop.

Why do we allow the clouds to enter our life?
Often there is an outer pressure that manifests and creates a seed. That seed once planted can create a destructive pattern unless it is released to the wind. Recently the "Credit Crunch" has been a major influence on society, almost creating a brainwashing sensation, so that we only believe that life is heading to a pit fall of worry and loss. Yet if we take ourselves away from the influence and dont listen to that constant messages, then we can begin to reclaim our power, and our own truth.
It is also during the cloudy moments that we are able to look at what needs to change before the thunderstorm of life creates a destructive pattern, forcing change to take place.
Yet ,even if that happens, the electricity, the energy of the universe re-inforces us that life is so magical and incredible.
When the rains come the headache of life is released letting go of the past and enabling new life to begin.

The Universal Messenger
We can look at the weather systems as symbols and messages from the Gods/Universe. We are being taught something incredibly valuable, but as a race we have not been listening or recognising the signs. They are getting stronger and now is the time to adhere to the lesson. I am not only suggesting that climate change is the sign from this higher power. I mean yourselves as individuals. Look and feel the power of each weather system and reflect how that corrosponds with what you are feeling within yourself. Try to look at the positive of each system and season.
Additionaly to this, my grandmother used to read the clouds. Yes, Cloud readings. In many ways everything can be read on a psychic level. Next time you lie under an cloudy sky, stare up towards them and create images in the clouds and interpret any messages for yourself or those close by. This is done simply by looking at the images you receive and interpreting them into a story. You will suprise yourself and your friends when you relay your findings.

Magical moments and Rainbows
Rainbows have an almost magical connotación that derive from fairy tales, we know they are very real as we are able to see them. So too is life. We can see that life can be magical as some people in this world have that life. We all have the possibility of making that for ourselves. In many ways it has something to do with your intention and how much time you are prepared to aim for that goal. Use this quiet time to re-establish your focus and and strive for achieving what it is you want to fulfil. In doing so you can find that pot of Gold at the end of the Rainbow.


The Sun always shines
It is worth remembering that the sun always shines. Even when we cant see it, it is there.
Many people reach out for light or hope, but often do not see the wood for the trees. Very often when a thought of hope is projected outwards, it is worth remembering that you always receive the energy you asked for. Not always in the way that you would imagine.
Signs of light may come in the form of the innocence of a child smiling towards you, the view of a magnificent sunrise, an animal trying to get your attention, a letter or e.mail from a friend, a phone call from someone you have not seen for a while, a book that catches your attention, a beautiful landscape, a personal introduction and so forth. These are simple messages that mean something for you to acknowledge within that daily routine. Notice the little things in life, appreciate them and live a fulfilled and positive life in a world of abundance and prosperity.

Symbolic Whispers - Flower Readings-Interpretation and communication

The next Symbolic Whispers Development Circle will meet on Wednesday 18th February
Time 8pm-10.30pm
Where: Miramar Las Palmeras-Fuengirola
Cost: 10 euros / donation if finacially struggling
Subject: Flower readings and connect with the healing energy of flowers and spirit messages, through the essence.

If you wish to attend this meeting please either call 0034 677114989 or 0034 617810209 or 0034 951260538

Alternatively please e.mail info@alternative-world.org

You may wish to view our website www.alternative-world.org where you will find additional information about the circle and our workshops and events.

Next Symbolic Whispers Development Circle Meeting 9th February

The Next Symbolic Whispers Development Circle meeting will take place on Monday 9th February at 8pm-10.30pm

We are located at Miramar Las Palmeras in Fuengirola
If you are interested in attending one of our meetings then please arrange to meet for a chat, prior to entry into the circle.

Our circle is fun, diverse, enjoyable and focuses upon your development. That means that we encourage you to develop your own natural gift of communication. You may be a medium, psychic, healer, trance medium, sensitive, psychic artist, channeller and so forth. We cover an array of subjects to enable you to develop yourself.

Occaisionally we have visiting mediums attending meetings to encourage your development.

The reason we like to meet you is to introduce ourselves and give you an opportunity to meet us. It is essential that you feel comfortable with the circle and the format.
As with all circles we ask that you take from each meeting what you personally feel is right for you. If there is anything that you dont understand or agree with we ask that you place it to one side as you may find it beneficial at a later stage in your life.
Additionally all meetings are private and confidential. If any matter of a personal nature is given or received in a message we ask that you keep personal information within the confines of the circle. This is for your own self respect and respect of others.

The evening costs 10 euros. (however if you are facing finacial crisis then we accept a donation)